Agency EA · 2 months ago
Graphic Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expAgency EA is a 100% employee-owned experiential marketing agency specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid experiences for global brands. The Graphic Designer will manage and design a wide range of projects, including logo design, web design, and print collateral, while collaborating closely with other designers and stakeholders.
AdvertisingEvent ManagementMarketing
Responsibilities
Fulfills lead or support designer role on select live projects and new business Requests for Proposals (RFP’s)
Highly collaborative designer who works closely with other designers, creative directors and producers
Supports graphics project management and production on assigned projects — including budget awareness, vendor communications, print press checks, file asset management, etc
Communicates tasks and deliverables proficiently with a cross-departmental team (Client Services, Business Development, Production and Creative)
Consults with and presents to clients and internal stakeholders as needed — helping to illuminate design thinking and solutions that meet client objectives
Facilitates shares and/or learnings and provides project support as needed to the graphics team
Assists in archiving and maintaining digital files, project hard copies, photography, illustrations, logo art, typestyles, historical collateral samples, etc., of client materials and resources for future reference and use
Monitors and understands the latest design trends, as well as maintains high skill levels in relevant design softwares and platforms
Promotes superior file management and organizational methodology following department guidelines
Reports to the Group Creative Director
Qualification
Required
BA or equivalent required in design focused major (graphic, fine arts, advertising). We also understand many talented individuals did not attend a university or portfolio school, so if you have the equivalent experience, we encourage you to apply
3-5 years of experience in graphic design related industry
A portfolio of dynamic and versatile design samples that demonstrate applicable project work
High proficiency in: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc), Apple Keynote & Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Workspace (Slides, Docs, Sheets)
Strong conceptual abilities (developing ideas/concepts individually and as part of a team)
Familiarity with designing for the web and other digital mediums
Ability to work on multiple projects at once, designing for a wide range of varying brands, audiences and industries
Ability to properly setup files for print based on vendor specifications/needs
Ability to project manage graphic deliverables within assigned projects
Must be a self-motivated, clear communicator and consensus builder, highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
Strong presentation skills
Strong active listening skills — the ability to interpret information and turn it into actionable next steps
Must be able to travel if needed and work occasional nights/weekends
Must be local to Chicago, IL
Preferred
Some experience with After Effects and Premiere are a huge plus
Company
Agency EA
Agency EA is a full-service agency that offers event and experiential marketing services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Gabrielle Martinez
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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